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Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead

An analysis of the main developments between June 1 and June 30

North Korea in June 2020: a month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro July 2, 2020
Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
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Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military

Seating arrangements at recent high-profile political meetings suggest the military's growing influence in North Korea

Sitting above rank: the rise of Ri Pyong Chol, Pak Jong Chon, and the military
Martin Weiser
Martin Weiser July 1, 2020
South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says

Seoul ready to help facilitate Kim-Trump meeting ahead of November's U.S. Presidential elections: ROK President

South Korea hoping for another U.S.-North Korea summit this year, Moon says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim July 1, 2020
North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period

Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period

Data showed an unprecedentedly low number of Kim Jong Un appearances over the past three months

Amid all-time appearance lows, Kim Jong Un absent for another three-week period
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 29, 2020
90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says

90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says

South Koreans are losing trust in Kim Jong Un, but still largely support engagement with North Korea: KINU report

90% of South Koreans believe North won’t surrender nuclear weapons, survey says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 26, 2020
Body politic: why Kim Jong Un’s health still matters

Body politic: why Kim Jong Un’s health still matters

Even if the North Korean leader rules for years, we must take the prospect of his vulnerability seriously

Body politic: why Kim Jong Un’s health still matters
Edward Goldring
Edward Goldring June 26, 2020
Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?
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Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?

North Korea seems to be adopting a wait-and-see stance towards the South

Volte-face: What explains Kim Jong Un’s sudden change of heart?
Christopher Green
Christopher Green June 24, 2020
North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation
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North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation

Recent promotions hint at preparations for long-range artillery rocket and ballistic missile deployment

North Korea’s Central Military Commission: Kim Jong Un promotes a new generation
Daniel Pinkston
Daniel Pinkston June 24, 2020